Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery

Location/Venue – The location of this art gallery is based in Chamberlain Square in Birmingham.

Curation/ Theme/ Content- The content and themes involved with the Museum and Art gallery is a variety. This including the history of Birmingham and artwork from the Pre Raphaelites. There is also a section including sculptures of Buddhas and an Edwardian tea room. The artwork involved in the museum was split into the Era’s it was created so there was a room of Modern British Art (contemporary artists), 19th and 20th century art and 18th and 19th century art.

Target Audience- Aimed at other photographers who are looking for inspiration, tourists and young people through the internet. The artwork captures a wide range of people as the work displayed is so broad, different styles and time. The work would also target people of Birmingham as some work involved is based around the community. As there was no admission fees it would be more appealing to people as it’s a free place to visit.

Promotion- The promotion of the Museaum and Art gallery could have been feautured in newspapers or even on art websites. Promotion would’ve been helped by mentioning the Gallery on the radio or being involved in interviews.

Realisation and Display- The artwork shows diversity and gives a sense of a good strong community in Birmingham. The work displayed around the gallery are all separated onto different floors and sectioned into the Time era it was created. Some sculptures in the Gallery was of a large scale whereas some others were very tiny. Artwork that was very sentimental to the Gallery were often displayed in locked cabinets and secure so there is no risk of damage to the work. Some pieces involved hold great historic value.

Budget and Funding- The exhibition was not funded by the admission fees as there was free entry to the event. However, funding possibly could’ve came from self merchandise which were sold in the shop- this including books and tote bags. Birmingham Museums Trust is a registered charity and relies on donations to run many of its learning programmes, as well as continuing to provide excellent exhibitions and displays across its nine sites.

Legal/Ethical Considerations- The Museum and Art Gallery contained artwork of individual artists so copyright of any brand names or logos would have needed to be considered. Health and Safety of the displays of the artwork must’ve been taken into consideration and disabled access for people in wheelchairs etc must’ve been also checked. Volunteer security monitors were also taken place throughout the exhibition.